A Nation at a Crossroads By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Warmest congratulations to the newly minted lawyers who were called to the Bar this Monday. You begin your careers at one of the darkest periods in Gambian legal history. The courts have called you to the Bar, but history has […]
The Wig and the Oath: A Crucial Call to Restore Dignity in Gambian Law and Politics. When lawyers lack innovative ideas and fail to engage meaningfully in public policy, they often resort to insults and incite violence, threatening the fundamental principles of justice. We must uphold the integrity of our […]
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In an age where populist politics thrives on distortion and the “Big Lie” is recycled as fact, ethical journalism is the frontline defense against misinformation. However, when journalists are misled or lack the tools to fully grasp legislative texts, the public becomes vulnerable to false […]
Military Adventurism and the Grave-Diggers of Democracy in West Africa. A Region in Peril By Alagi Yorro Jallow, Part 1 Fatoumatta: West Africa stands at a critical juncture, facing an alarming crisis. The recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau, triggered by disputed elections in which both incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló […]